ALS Keyworker

eTeach UK Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible Working Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

NEST Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Sparsholt College Group is seeking a dedicated ALS Keyworker to support students with Special Educational Needs at Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire. This role offers flexible working patterns, with part-time and full-time hours across 22.5–37 per week and up to 37 weeks per year, with a salary up to £21,459 per annum, dependent on hours, qualifications, skills and experience.

You will work with SEN officers to ensure EHCP requirements are delivered, manage a caseload, liaise with parents, and help

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (ideally in an educational setting).
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development.
• A positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class and across the college day, in groups or 1-1.
• Manage a caseload of key students and ensure course requirements and progression.
• Liaise with parents and carers to deliver EHCP requirements.
• Work with SEN officers to ensure timely reviews and progress toward targets.

Skills

Experience with young people

Positive attitude

Willingness to develop

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

ALS Keyworker Salary: Up to £21,459 per annum (depending on hours, qualifications, skills and experience) Working Pattern: Part-time and Full-time (22.5 - 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year) Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire Closing Date: 4th November 2026

Provide Support, Empower Potential, Make a Difference.At Sparsholt College Group, we are passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. Over the past few years, we have had an increase in young people with both Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and have developed our curriculum and grown our staff team in order to offer an outstanding experience for our students. We are seeking new staff to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team.

Why join us

Supporting students can be incredibly rewarding as it enables you to help them to reach their goals. You will provide both academic and emotional support to ensure that each young person can flourish.No two days are the same. From supporting learners with new curriculum topics, to helping them overcome personal challenges, this is a varied and meaningful role where you can truly make an impact.

About the role

As a Keyworker, you will:

• Support students, either in a group setting or on a 1-1 basis, both in class and throughout the college day
• Have a caseload of key students for whom you will take responsibility for ensuring they are meeting the course requirements as well as being prepared for adulthood.
• You will liaise with parents and carers, ensuring that the EHCP requirements are being delivered.
• You will work with our SEN officers to ensure reviews happen in a timely manner and that students are progressing and meeting their targets.

Career Development and Progression

Working within the ALS team offers plenty of opportunity for career progression – either into specialist support roles or as the first steps towards becoming a teacher. The college offers excellent training opportunities and can help support with teacher training which is provided onsite. The classroom experience that is gained during your time supporting learners can prove invaluable when it comes to dealing with challenging situations or when making the step into a teaching role.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with young people (ideally in an educational setting)
• A positive and proactive ‘can do’ attitude
• A good standard of education, including holding English and maths at a grade C/4 or above at GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake further professional development

If you are patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.

• A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success
• A peaceful, spacious campus setting
• A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career

College Benefits

• Eligibility to join the NEST Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

Join us in making a difference! Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.